Over 5,000 child labourers rescued in Maha since 2005

Mumbai: As many as 5,215 children under the age of 14, employed in various units across Maharashtra have been rescued since 2005.

According to information from the State Labour Ministry available up to September 2012, out of the 5,215 child labourers rescued in the last seven years, 3505 are from outside the state, while 1,665 are from Maharashtra.

The children were sent back to their parents after they were rescued. As many as 3,333 establishments were raided and 1947 employers were arrested.